The Guest Episode! Arguably the most anticipated episode I've ever recorded - today we're talking ALL about guests - or rather, how to be a guest at an elopement! This isn't just for couples to know what to tell their friends and family - but for guests to listen to so that they're prepared for the elopement day and how to best support them in saying I-do ..read more

An unfortunate reality of the American West right now is that wildfire season is longer and earlier than ever, and the implications are great. This episode overviews the common questions I get about fires, how to combat changed plans, and some general tips to managing your expectations.  ..read more

This episode covers a checklist for your elopement day to help pull together all of the elements from the previous 7 episodes to ensure your day is perfect!  ruthannez.com/blog/elopement-planning-101-elopement-day-checklist for the freebie!  ..read more

Your elopement timeline can make or break the day that you have - and it all starts with accounting time for the things you want not just the things you think you should have. Timelines are unique to each elopement - so while I can't give you a personal breakdown of how your  day should look, I  can give you some tips on how to get there!   The Elopement Podcast is sponsored by Wandering Weddings! Wandering Weddings is the #1 elopement blog for couples who are adventurous at heart & looking for help in planning & sourcing amazing vendors. Wandering weddings g ..read more

One of the most commonly asked questions  about eloping, is "what do traditions look like when you're opting out of the biggest one?" Today's episode is short & sweet, highlighting the common expected traditions & how to stray away from them while still keeping things special! The Elopement Podcast is sponsored by Wandering Weddings! Wandering Weddings is the #1 elopement blog for couples who are adventurous at heart & looking for help in planning & sourcing amazing vendors. Wandering weddings guides couples with the inspiration and resources they need to make their elop ..read more

A day late & switching up the schedule - here is my fantastic conversation with my favorite officiant, Meredith Richmond! We talk about making your ceremony unique, memorable, and  a couple tips for the first timer friend/family officiants out there! Today's episode is sponsored by Wandering Weddings! Wandering Weddings is the #1 elopement blog for couples who are adventurous at heart & looking for help in planning & sourcing amazing vendors. Wandering weddings guides couples with the inspiration and resources they need to make their elopement dreams come true. Start planning ..read more

I’ll be honest: video is oftentimes an afterthought. I can’t tell you how often my couples decide to hire a videographer within months of their day. In fact, I know this to be true from my own experience. We decided on getting a videographer as an absolute last minute decision and I’m absolutely grateful that we did.  Today we’ll dive into the things videographers wish you knew about hiring them, what photographers wish videographers knew, and some of the questions you should always ask before diving into hiring this vendor. Today's episode is sponsored by Wandering Weddings! Wandering We ..read more

Today we chat about how to pick your elopement location, factors to consider, and why I don't give out my locations to non clients. We also dip into Leave No Trace (LNT) and "tagging responsibly" on Instagram in an effort to preserve natural places we all love. For elopement inquiries, email me at info@ruthannez.com For podcast suggestions, comments, and questions: theelopementpodcast@gmail.com Visit me online at ruthannez.com and insta @missruthanne ..read more

The question of the year, should we just elope?!  Many couples faced with altering plans due to COVID19 have asked if they should just give up their wedding and elope instead. This episode is a quick overview of what eloping could look like for you, and to encourage you that an elopement isn't a lesser option, just different.  ..read more

Hello hello HELLO my friends! Whew - what a time, huh? Life is crazy right now - nothing is normal, and frankly? I think we all are ready to resume our daily life.  COVID19 is wreaking havoc on just about every industry, and the wedding industry is one of those. As wedding vendors, myself and my peers are facing some really hard conversations with clients & ourselves. We are being forced to adjust our policies, be more flexible than we ever thought, and in some cases, completely alter the days of our couples. It’s hard, and we are all grieving what was set to be an incredible wedding ..read more